Groundskeeper, University of Louisville Golf Club - R104324

University of Louisville, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Louisville, KENTUCKY

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R104324

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license; employment physical, insurable by University's carrier to drive vehicles, may need Kentucky applicator's license to handle pesticides. May be required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May need to work nights, weekends, holidays or during winter breaks in a variety of weather conditions. Grade 1 (Hourly).

Position Description:

The Groundskeeper position will be responsible for performing work involving the use of large equipment, including mowers, tractors, loaders, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, and other maintenance equipment at the University of Louisville Golf Course. This position will report to the Senior Assistant Superintendent.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Mows fairways and roughs, greens, tees
  • Operates equipment; turf vac, skip-loader, aerifiers, sprayers
  • Ensures equipment cooling system is working at all times; refills fuel and oil daily; cleans equipment daily; and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Mechanic immediately
  • Maintains equipment including basic preventative maintenance as directed by the Equipment Mechanic or Senior Assistant Superintendent and returns equipment to the designated location
  • Perform basic watering techniques
  • Maintain bunkers
  • Course set up
  • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipment; mechanical aptitude
  • Effective organizational and communication skills, including both verbal and written
The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.


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